Electives (9 Credit Hours) (Continued)

Developmental and Adult Education (DAE)

DAE 7344 Multicultural Prespectives in Postsecondary Education and Adult Education (3-0) This seminar covers a broad range of topics related to diversity within postsecondary and adult education. Course readings and projects relate to a wide variety of settings including colleges and universities, adult literacy programs, the workplace, and community-based organizations. Students who have completed DAE 5344 may not enroll.

DAE 7345 Current Issues in Adult, Continuing and Professional Education (3-0) A seminar style course focusing on current issues in continuing and professional education including research, professional practice, Specific emphasis will vary depending on changes in contemporary issues. Students who have completed DAE 5345 may not enroll.

DAE 7371 Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking (3-0) Theory and pedagogy of learning strategies, problem solving, and critical thinking skills in the college and adult classroom. Topics will include variables in teaching and learning, methods of assessment, and approaches to instruction. Students who have taken EDP 5371 or DAE 5371 cannot take this course for doctoral credit.

DAE 7375 The Underprepared Learner in American Postsecondary and Adult Education (3-0) A profile of the underprepared postsecondary student and an overview of the programs and instructional strategies appropriate for use with that target population. Students who have taken EDP 5375 or DAE 5375 cannot take this course for doctoral credit.

DAE 7383 The Community College (3-0) Introduction to the community college and to its roles and functions in American education. Special attention will be directed to evolution, development and patterns of organization, purposes, programs, personnel and current issues of the community college. Students who have taken EDP 5383 or DAE 5383 cannot take this course for doctoral credit.

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Education (ED)

ED 7345 Human Resources and Instructional Management (3-0) This course focuses on the twin areas of human resource administration and instructional improvement. Topics addressed include legal requirements for personnel management, staff supervision, appraisal, and development, curriculum planning and alignment and student assessment. Students taking the course will complete an original research project under the instructor's direction.

ED 7347 The Superintendency (3-0) This course addresses issues critical to superintendents in Texas. These include leadership, leadership assessment, school board relations, and other governance issues, management strategies, the role of public education in a democratic society, and professional ethics. Students taking the course will complete an original research project under the instructor's direction.

ED 7349 School Finance and Business Management (3-0) This course focuses on the financing of public schools. Students will examine the school budgeting process, sources of school revenues, principles of taxation, methods of school fund accounting, and techniques of school business management. Students taking the course will complete an original research project under the instructor's direction.

ED 7355 Non-Parametric Research Design and Analysis (3-0) This course is designed to address problems in education in situations where the sample size collected is small, categorical in nature, or non-normally distributed. Theory and application of non-parametric research design and statistical methods are covered in detail.

ED 7357 Advanced Study in Action Research (3-0) This course examines underlying theory, practice, skills, and issues in action research. Conducting research in the area of action research also is addressed. This course is an appropriate elective for majors in School Improvement or Adult, Professional and Community Education

ED 7358 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Qualitative Research (3-0) Advanced study in the historical, philosophical, conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of qualitative research

ED 7361 Understanding People: Professional Development (3-0) Fundamental issues related to development of personnel. Knowledge of staff appraisal, adult learning and development, and staff development. Focus on professional development in K-12 schools. Students who have completed EDA 5345 may not enroll in this course.

ED 7362 Supervision of Instruction (3-0) Concepts of curriculum and instructional models for schools will be developed. Factors such as curriculum leadership and instructional improvement are considered as part of the internal environment. An emphasis will be placed on supervision knowledge, skills and tasks. Students who have completed EDA 5348 may not enroll in this course.

ED 7363 Curriculum Design (3-0) Theory and practice in planning for curriculum needs assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation. Focus on K-12 school curricula. Students who have completed EDA 6342 may not enroll in this course.

ED 7364 Team Development in Education (3-0) This course addresses the development and use of educational teams to improve educational organizations, teaching, and learning. Because of its focus on education, it is recommended only for doctoral students preparing for careers in educational settings.

ED 7365 Cross-cultural Leadership in Education (3-0) Students will work as a team to undertake a research study of leadership across cultures in the US and Mexico. Students must be accepted in the Education Ph.D. program. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

ED 7371 Anthropology and Education (3-0) This course introduces the student to the basic concepts in anthropology and education and sketches the application of these concepts. The research in anthropology and education with relevance to both K-12 schools and other, more general educational settings will be explored. The course is an appropriate elective for Education Ph.D. majors.

ED 7372 The Emotions of Leading, Teaching, and Learning (3-0) This course offers an introduction to theories of emotion, leading, teaching and learning as interconnected fields. Students in this course will achieve a theoretical grounding that will deepen their understandings of the relationship of emotion to all of these important human endeavours. This course will be of interest to practitioners, researchers and /or theorists.

ED 7373 Grant Development and Management. (3-0) Course focuses on developing competitive grant proposals and understanding grant management resources. Strategies will encompass locating funding sources, evaluating proposals, developing proposals and budgets, and methods of meeting accountability requirements. Emphasis on online resources and professional networks for developing successful school improvement and adult, professional, and community education grant projects. Students who have completed DAE 5373 may not enroll.

ED 7378 Problems in Education (3-0) Individual problems or topics will be designed and completed to emphasize selected areas of study. May be repeated for additional credit at the discretion of hte program director.

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Educational Administration (EDA)

EDA 7100 Educational Leaders' Continuing Professional Development (1-0) This course provides state-of-the-art continuing professional development for in-service, non-degree seeking educational leaders. New topics will be addressed with each offering. The course may be repeated as necessary.

EDA 7351 Instructional Models (3-0) Characteristics of effective pre-K through 1`2 teaching identified and correlated with learning theories and their corresponding instructional models. Matching instruction to the needs of learners and integrative approaches are emphasized. Students who have completed EDA 6351 may not enroll in this course.

Educational Psychology (EDP)

EDP 7378 Independent Study (3-0) Individual problems or topics will be designed and completed to emphasize selected areas of study in the Educational Administration and Psychological Services Department. May be repeated for additional credit at the discretion of the program coordinator.

EDP 7389 General Topics in Educational Psychological Services (3-0) Topics vary and include the study of leadership issues related to counseling and guidance, educational administration, school psychology, and adult and developmental education. Not repeatable for credit.

EDP 7389A Leadership in a Diverse Society (3-0) The purpose of this course is to sensitize future leaders to the way in which societal power dynamics, the leader's racial identity and awareness, and the racial/cultural characteristics of the many constituencies all are key components of a leader's role in maximizing organizational effectiveness.

EDP 7389B Issues in Adult, Professional, and Community Education (3-0) The purpose of this course is to develop an increased understanding of current issues in adult, professional, and community education.

EDP 7389G Research Methods and Measurement in Education
(3-0) An introduction to research design and statistical analysis in education, including the application of basic probability theory, designing non-experimental and experimental research, statistical description, correlation, the basis of statistical inference, and hypothesis testing.

Recreation (REC)

REC 7378 Independent Study (3-0) Individual problems or topics will be designed and completed to emphasize selected areas of study in the Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Department. May be repeated for additional credit at the discretion of the program coordinator.

REC 7389 General Topics in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (3-0) Topics vary and include the study of leadership issues related to Recreation and Leisure Services, Health Education, and Physical Education. Not repeatable for credit.

REC 7389A Current Issues in the Admin of Recreation and Leisure Services (3-0) Topics vary and include the study of leadership issues related to Recreation and Leisure Services. Philosophical and historical foundations of recreation, leisure and play with the intent of providing students a leadership base upon which to interpret the recreation and leisure services profession.

REC 7389B Current Issues in Recreation and Leisure Services (3-0) The purpose of this course is to develop an increased understanding of current issues in the fields of health, physical education, and recreation in order to be more effective leaders of educational organizations.

Core Courses (18 credit hours)

ED 7311 Educational Philosophy in a Social Context
(3-0) This course examines the philosophical foundations of education from the time of Plato through current writings. It frames these foundations through the lens of educational challenges of today. Readings include classical and current writings.

ED 7364 Team Development in Education (3-0) This course addresses the development and use of educational teams to improve educational organizations, teaching, and learning. Because of its focus on education, it is recommended only for doctoral students preparing for careers in educational settings.

ED 7312 Leadership and Organizational Change (3-0) This course will familiarize students with different perspectives on organizations, different paradigms by which they might be viewed, and a survey of research done on organizations, organizational leadership and change.

ED 7315 Models of Inquiry: Understanding Epistemologies (3-0) This course addresses the development and use of educational teams to improve educational organizations, teaching, and learning. Because of its focus on education, it is recommended only for doctoral students preparing for careers in educational settings.

ED 7313 Advanced Studies in Adult Learning and Development (3-0) This advanced seminar will examine research and theoretical literature on a variety range of topics including: characteristics of adult learners; models of adult cognitive and psychosocial development; adult cognition, memory, and intelligence; and principles for facilitating adult learning.

ED 7314 Community Development for Educators. 3-0) This course examines models and methods of community development as relevant to the practice and scholarship of formal and non-formal education

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ED 7321 Historical Foundation and Contemporary Issues in Lifelong Learning (3-0) Examines historical and philosophical foundations for the study and practice of adult, professional, and community education informal and non-formal settings; and comtemporary issues surrounding lifelong learning and education in a "learning society".

ED 7322 Human Resource and Professional Development (3-0) Examines the methods, practices, and issues of facilitating learning related to occupational, professional, and volunteer roles. Prerequisites: Core courses or instructor's permission.

ED 7323 Community/Organizational Leadership and Management (3-0) Examines issues and strategies related to the operation and delivery of educational programs in post-secondary, adult, and community settings. Prerequisites: Core courses or instructor's permission.

ED 7324 Problems and Strategies in Program Planning Seminar (3-0) Addresses principles and procedures, issues and trends, utilization of assessment, goal setting, and other effective strategies for developing learning opportunities and programs responsive to human, professional, and community needs. Prerequisites: Core courses or instructor's permission.

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School Improvement
Concentration Courses (12 Credit Hours)

ED 7331 Foundations of School Improvement (3-0) Examines school improvement efforts from philosophical, political, psychological, cultural, ethical, and technological foundations. Prerequisites: Core courses or instructor's permission.

ED 7332 Facilitating School Improvement (3-0) Examines school culture, schools as learning communities, the change process, and research-based school improvement models, with experiential applications. Prerequisites: Core courses or instructor's permission.

ED 7333 Curriculum and Instructional Leadership (3-0) Examines the relationship between curriculum, instructional improvement, and teacher development, with experiential applications. Prerequisites: Core courses or instructor’s permission. Click Here for Digests on Issues in C & I Leadership.

ED 7334 Models of Educational Assessment (3-0) Includes assessment of student learning at the individual, classroom, school, and system level; teacher assessment; and program assessment. Prerequisites: Core courses or instructor's permission.

Directed Applied Study (3 Credit Hours)

ED 7341 Directed Applied Study (3-0) Integrates and applies learning from program of study to practice. Formats may include a practicum, internship, action research, program development, evaluation study, case study, or dissertation pilot study. Prerequisites: Core and Concentration courses, or instructor's permission.

Research Courses (9 Credit Hours)

*ED 7351 Beginning Quantitative Research Design and Analysis (3-0) Includes descriptive statistics; sampling techniques; statistical inference including the null hypothesis, significance tests, and confidence intervals; and casual-comparative analyses, including t-test and ANOVA. Prerequisites: Core and Concentration courses, or instructor's permission.

*ED 7352 Beginning Qualitative Design and Analysis (3-0) Introduces the qualitative paradigm. Includes distinctive features, alternative qualitative traditions, purposeful sampling, common data collection methods, inductive analysis, the role of the researcher, and evaluating gualitative research. Prerequisites: Core and Concentration courses, or instructor's permission.

* The two courses listed above are required for 6 hours of Research Courses. The remaining 3 hours can be selected from the following two research courses.

ED 7353 Intermediate Quantitative Research Design and Analysis (3-0) This course focuses on issues in the design and implementation of quantitative research. Topics include ANOVA, ANCOVA, and MANOVA, correlation analysis, regression analysis, nonparametric tests, and relationships between experimental designs and statistical analysis techniques. Prerequisite: ED 7351 or instructor's permission.

ED 7354 Intermediate Qualitative Design and Analysis (3-0) Focuses on issues in design and implementation of qualitative research. Topics include influence of alternative traditions, literature in qualitative research, access to the field and ethical issues, researcher-participant relationships, purposeful sampling strategies, inductive analysis procedures, developing theory, and reporting research. Prerequisite: ED 7352 or instructor's permission.

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Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Curriculum and Instruction (CI)

CI 7378 Independent Study (3-0) Individual problems or topics will be designed and completed to emphasize selected areas of study in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. May be repeated for additional credit at the discretion of the program coordinator.

CI 7389 General Topics in Curriculum and Instruction (3-0) Topics vary and include the study of specific issues related to leadership in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Instructional Technology, Reading Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education.

CI 7389A Implementing Technology in Schools (3-0) This course deals with the evaluation and implementation of technology in schools. Students will design, implement, and evaluate an extended technology project.

CI 7389B Topics in Reading Leadership (3-0) This topic offers opportunities to study the application of leadership principles to the development and implementation of systematic and productive reading programs.

Communications (COMM)

COMM 7329A Graduate Seminar in Instructional Communication (3-0) This course will focus on where the three disciplines of pedagogy (teaching), educational psychology (learning), and communication intersect. We will examine numerous communication variables and the programs of research yielded from these variables. We will also examine and practice a variety of instructional communication methods and strategies.

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Healthcare Human Resources (HHR)

HHR 7335 Internet Based Multimedia Distance Education in Health and Public Service (3-0) Issues and policies important in the analysis and improvement of Internet based distance education. U.S. law and international policies related to accessibility of Internet resources for special populations will be examined. Students will have hands on activities in the preparation of multimedia modules for distance education.

Health Research (HR)

HR 7375 Aquatic Health Ecology and Human Disease. (3-0) Examines health consequences of human-environment interaction and aquatic pollution. Includes examination of bacterial and toxic aquatic agents and their relation to human disease. The control of communicable and noninfectious diseases from water resources will be examined. Epidemiologic principles important to research in water-borne human disease will be studied.